Quick answers
- Does Melissa V. Mendoza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa V. Mendoza accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa V. Mendoza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 323 services for Melissa V. Mendoza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa V. Mendoza's NPI number?
- 1306594486. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa V. Mendoza, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 323 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)169 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)67 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)33 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes27%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa V. Mendoza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12461 W Washington BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066 (310) 390‑6287
- 1515 N Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
- 4725 -4733 Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
- 4733 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 667‑4784
- 5119 -5151 Pomona BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022 (800) 954‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa V. Mendoza as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
- Total Vision PC110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Mid West Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306594486 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians